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Formerly the Wallowa Hewn, Entabimhed Marrh 3, ISM. New aeries began April 80, 1907,
Published every Thursday t Enterprise, Oregon
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THURSDAY,
Editorial f age.
NOVEMBER 28
Thankfulness.
V "For some La' meat arid canna eat,
And some ha' Done that want it;
' " ', ," ' But we ha' meat and can eat,
And m the Lord be thank'it."
The old vers e is canny, somewhat selfish, .wholly human, but lacks
the spirit of christian charity.
' " Thankfulness is a christian virtue pure and simple. The ancient
Gauls and Teutons, like the Romans and Greeks in this one respect,
despised thankfulness as they did mercy. ,In their eyes, to be grateful,
' except for victorious war, was an expression of weakness. The ancient
Orientals could not understand mercy and were never thankful except
for the chance to gratify their lust for blood. ; The modern dwellers in
the far East, the Chinese, Japanese and Malays, particularly the snake
like Malays that are Uncle Sam's wards, the Filipinos and Moros,
cannot comprehend the Occidental, christian feelings of thankfulness or
mercy. They ascribe such "weakness" to. cowardice, fear or diplomacy, I
and a thousand years of teaching will not broaden their natural limi
tations. '
' While thankfulness is a christian virtue, its practice is circum
scribed by our savage,instincts. We cannot all be Christ like in char
ity, brotherly love and kindness, but most of us are pretty well satisfied
we are doing the best we can in that direction. Lucky that it is so or
there would be few who would enjoy' their turkey today, even here in
prosperous Wallowa county, for is there not a multitude of hungry
brothers and sinters even in this favored land of the free?
So we'll be thankful for the plentitude of blessings given us for
rich soil, healthful climate, beautiful scenery and exceptional surround
ings both of persons and things and will enjoy the gifts the gods have
bestowed on us, especially good appetites and the means to satisfy them.
Out in the world the money grubbers are toiling and sweating in
fear and ahic; the Harrimans and Rockefellers are killing their thous
ands and tens of thousands in an economic war to gratify their petty
malice and hatred; the money kings have entered recklessly but con
fidently their champion Mammon in a death struggle with' the young
giant Democracy but here in beautiful Wallowa county all is lovely,
peaceful and plenteous, so, let us eat, drink and be merry. , '
Too Sensible For Adoption.
Congress will meet next Monday and its committee on- banking
nd currency will go into labor, and bring forth a mouse.
The committee will spend nine-tenths of its time listening to pleas
And plans by the backers of the Wall street gamblers, the New York
bankers, most of whom are stock gamblers themselves, and who pur
posely caused the present money panic and scarcity.' " '
Their pleas and plans will revolve around some scheme for "asset
currency,", to give "elasticity" to the slock of m.ney in circulation.
By elasticity they mean, though they don't say. a plan hv which the
amount of money may be increased when the New York banks need it
to loan to gamblers, and decreased when the people need it for business.
That the present panic was purposely sturted by New .Yoik finance
kings to "show". Roosevelt and other crunks and anarchists who are
insisting On honesty in high places, is a belief- not confined to laymen,
or the poor and Inconspicuous. The ablest newspapers in the United States
charge It-suoh papers aa the Oregonlan, Chicago Record-Herald and Cleve
land rlaindealer. : Prominent business men, governor and congressmen shy it.
George W. Hyatt, president of the Wallowa National bank of Enternrlw..
believes the pan lo was purposely brought on by the New York backers of
stock gambling. Mr. Hyatt proposes a novel but a seemingly practical plan to
prevent the money. of the people from being the plaything of Wall street. - It Is
to have the United States treasury be the reserve center of the country, in
which the banks would carry deposits on which, they would draw bills of
exchange. This reserve money oould be seut to different parts of the country
as It was ueedud for Urge business purposes,' such as to finance the moving pf
crops. Mr. Hyatt also .likes the, proposition for the government to guarantee
the deposits in national banks, levying a tax on such banks In proportion to
oeposiia to cover an expense. - jjiua tor this have been, before eougresu several
times but "die when they strike that banking and currency committee. W.
J. Bryan has come out for government and state guarantees of deposits.
: . With such a system In operation as proposed by Mr. Hyatt, and eoveru-
ment guaranty of deposits, no Wall street panic oould disturb the real business
luterests of the couutry.'aud runs ou banks would be unknown.
Who Is Using the Money!
The Wallowa Bun man glanced at the total, $27,773, given as the county's
resources ui me semi-annual siaiemeni, ana tragically exclaims, "Who is using
flit, ii.it .tnnnnt nf iviiinlif fuml. t.t ma... ... I. .1 . ,
- ...... "- .uuua jui. uuw, uoii ,uo taxpayer neeus it so
badly?" As 22,02l of the sum was unpaid taxes, it was probably just
whoM tln Cn. n,i:.u. t.... . 1- I 1. ... . - . V
"'" iu uroeuues pooaew, ami oeiug used the by
owuera of the aforesaid breeches. . '. . .
. . Did the Sun man, In his hurry, make a blunder, or Is he trying to deceive
his readers? ' ' v
' It Is up to him to explain.' '' i '
ews Record's Groat
im Contest
Grand Prize $165.
$405
County Treasurer F. A. Reavls Is under a $26,000 bond, signed by such
meu as Aaron Wade, George 8. Craig, W. R. Holme and others certainly a
gilt-edged afl'alr. There la now about $17,600 county money on hand In the
general fund or enough to pay ruunlng expenses with a small margin for con
tingencies until the tax money begins to come in next spring. The money In
. the special funds will all be paid out Any man with a county warrant can
.demand and will receive Instant payment' of same without discount That's
the result of the oouuty being out of debt. If last year's debt was still on the
county, a man who did $2 worth of work for the county would receive a piece
of paper that he oould possibly sell for $1.60 at the present time, if, Indeed, he
. oould find a buyer at all. ' . v
The completion of (be O. R,' A N.'luto this valley would add from SO to
.85 per cent to the value of Wallowa county products. Men In position to
know say an electrlo road to Walla Walla, which has Columbia river rates,
would so farther reduce freight rates that nearly as much more would be
, added to the value of this county's product, over the Increase by the first rail
; road; aud that $10 an acre Is a couaerratlve estimate of the added value of
very farm tetweeu' Alder Slope and the north end of the county.
jcrsejs For Stic
' High grade Jersey heifers, fresh next
'spring. Call at H. B. Davldhlser't
place on Tralrie Creek, or phone the
' Wallowa Valley Cream company at
Wallowa or Enterprise. . e ,;,
; XarrUf Uoium
Nov. SI Oscar Davis and Mvrtla Pol.
son.
Nov. 36 Calvin Hetrick and Magsie
Goble, both ol Wallowa.
Nov. 2ft J.mn Rvnni n.l r:s.
Kinsley, both of Wallowa. v
Lot 7, of block 4, in Beautiful Alder View Addition to the city of
Enterprise. The lot is on Litcb street, one block from Depot street.
It is 50x145 feet in size, level, sub-irricated. all in lawn crass and its
soil is of the finest. , It is situated roidwav between the business section
of the city and the 6. R. & N. railway depot. Leading business and
proiessionai men have bought lots in Alder View addition 19 lots
sold there in the last three months and beautiful homes are being
erected all around the grand prize lot. It is not as good, it is better
than each. All the lots in the immediate vicinity are held at $165 or
higher one across the Street at 2300 and an advance will inroiv
w - - - ww a IfWIVIJ
occur before spring. It is needless to tell of Alder View everyone in
the county is familiar with this peerless residence section of Enterprise.
There are ho undesirable lots there but the errand nriza lot is on nf tHa
choicest. It was purchased of Daniel Boyd, manager of. the Wallowa
Law, Land & Abstract company, who owns and has the exclusive sale
of Alder View lots.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT OFFER
$5,' $IO, $20 IN GOLD
TO CANDIDATES
. Most Liberal Offer Ever Made for
Securing Subscribers. Read full par
" '' " ticulars on first page of this paper.'
These Christmas Gifts are in addition to the commissions
allowed on snbsoriptions nd in addition to the votes for the list,
of 10 prizes amounting to $405. Open to all regularly nominated
or entered candidates
If You Wish to Win One of These Prizes
and Nave Not Entered. Send rour Nam te This Office.'
Three First Prizes $135.
PRIZES NOS. 2, 3 AND 4.
One offered to the leading contestant (except winner of Grand Prize) in
each of the three districts into which the county is divided for this
contest. '
First Prize $45.
PRIZE NO. 2.
New Royal Sewing Machine pur
chased of Fred S. Ashley, dealer in
furniture and stoves. It is 5-draw-er,
drop head of handsome ' new
design, beautiful and symetrical in
every detail. Center drawer is ser
pentine, side drawers rounded.
Stand equipped with latest improv
ed ball bearings. - List . price $50.
No higher grade machine on the
..: market than the New Royal, for
which Mr. Ashley is exclusive agent.
at his slore, opposite the Wallowa
The prize machine is on exhibit
National bans. .
Three Second Prizes $60.
1 ; .. ' PRIZES NOS. 5, 6 AND 7. . '."
One for the next to the leading contestant (except winner' of grand
prize) in eachjof the three districts. .' V ' '
: '' '' . ' '': " Sccrk ;ev$20.f ; 7 : '
':' ' ' PRIZE NO.' 6.
Elegant, Four Drawer Dresser1, with French bevel mirror (24x30 inches)
bought of G. I. Ratcliff, the Enterprise furniture dealer. The dresser
is 6i feet high, 3 feet wide, 1.J feet deep; is of beautiful Golden Oak.
finish, made of kiln-dried Oregon ash. which for hardness and wearing
qualities is superior to plain oak. Top drawers .have the . fashionable
swell f-ont. The dresser is on exhibit at - Mr. Ratcliff s store, and he
mrtkes the 'special offer if the winner, perfers he of she can have $20 in
value of any other article In his big stock. ' ;'
Second Prize $20.
, , .: PRIZE NO. 6.
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Single Breast Harness bought of L. Berland, the well known dealer in
harness, saddles and leather goods. , It.is a splendid harness, patent
leather finish, nickle plated mountings and carries Mr. Borland's
guarantee of good value for the money. ' It can be seen at his shop on
Main, street.
Second Prize $20.
' PRIZE NO. 7.
Handsome Gold Watch, guaranteed tp us as a first-class time-keeper in
every respect, and with a ten-year warranted gold-filled case;
Conditions of News Record's Great $405
Prize Contest.
All the prizes, except the Special Prixe, No. 11, will be awarded in
order of number of votes credited to contestants. Each coupon clipped
from a News Record counts 5 votes if voted within its time limit. Ad-
ditional extra votes for payment on i subscriptions as per table pub-
moiicu cuiiu nccn in iiewn xveuoru, n voieu wiiain i aays alter certiu
cate is issued from News Record office.
No employe of the News 'Record is allowed to enter this contest, or
any member of the family of the publisher.
For the purpose of equalizing the chances of contestants in differ
ent parts, the county is divided, into three districts as follows: c
4, Liberty
19, Trout Creek
17, Falrvlew
1, Lowe Valley
19, Willow Springs
40, Pace
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All the school districts in the county
not Included in districts 1 and 3.
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School District No. 21, Enterprise
6, . Joseph .
2, Alder t
23, Beavis
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Contestants will be credited to the district in which they reside, but are
allowed to secure subscriptions aud votes will be credited to them from any-
wnera in tue united state.
... Tbe Grand Prize will be given to the contestant credited with the most
votes. : .
First eholoe of the first prizes will be given to contestant having next hurb-
est number of votes. Tbe other two first prises will be given to the leading
contestants In the other twodistrlota (barring always the Grand Prise winner
Second aud Third Prises awarded In same way. making S Prim for each
dlstrlot, a Grand and a Special Prise for all districts. If three contestants In
Enterprise should secure, say, 16,000, 12.000 and 10,000 votes respectively, and
the leading contestant la Dlstrlot S only 6000 votes, the latter would neverthe
less secure one of the first prises valued at $45.00.
All eeruacates for extra votes will be marked noA-tranaferable and will to
ssued only iu favor of one person. ,
First Prize $45.
PRIZE NO. 3.
Improved Victor III Talking Machine bought of E. B. Wheat, 'jeweler
and dealer in watches, silverware and musical instruments.' Victor III
has handsome quartered-oak cabinet with hinge top, 10-inch turn
table, double tandem spring motor, - playing teveral records with one
winding and can be wound while playing, 200 needles free,' horn latest
large bell of beautiful design Mr. Wheat is sole agent for the Victor
and the prize machine can be seen in the window of his e9tblaelkim!it
First Prize $45.
PRIZE NO. 4.
Rambler Bicvde hnnoht nf UnAtrora
. . .-"- - vci,i .11 uon nuu Ktoun
hand furniture, stoves and general furnishing goods. Nothing needt
be said in praise of the Rambler everybody knows it is and has-been.
vi jwio .ur Dtuiiuaru iiign-graae oicycje none oeuer made. J he
prize wheel is on exhibit in RodrR RmH ' utnm nn Riva r.na.
block south of VV. J. Funk & Co's. ' ' 1
Three Third Prizes $30.
" PRIZES NO. 8 9 AVn 10 ' '"'
One for the third leadins contestant (extent (irml PiIm vinnV U-
each of the three districts. .
- "" '' . Third Prize $10. .
'' ' v. PRIZE NO. 8. :'
Choice of the following: 1. Guaranteed ! Belmont razor, genuine
horsehide strop, shaving brush, automatic bill-clasping leather pocket
book, Moore's non-leakable $3.50 fountain pen, and handsome brier
pipe; or 2 Beautiful satin covered handkerchief box, best hair bruah,
mirror and stand, $1 bottle of best perfume, box, 3 cakes, best toilet
Boat). Packer's. Pears'dr Colinit Rnttl Wiulnm'. n..i.i;n. i i.-v
' - " o -7 'wwiiaK w imsi'ui.s avii iiurj,. tJXfJk liceto
stationery, set, 3, finest "sciBBors. Articles of this prize bought of' Bur-
..u6U u. mbjuciu, urugiBiB uiiu aeaiers in beauiitut vhnstmas giftp,
and are on exhibit at their store on Main street. - "... , -
:. ' : ..Third Prize 10.' -'- ''
PRIZE NO. 9. . i . .. ..
Choice of the following: 1.. Beautifully decorated, gold edged glass
ltw n.water Bet9 25 pieces; or, (2.) 22-calibre H6pkiua & Allen
rifle,, Ei M. Dickinson, Sheffield, hunting knife and ? high-grade "Keen
Kutter" pocketknife. Articles of this nrize hniiht n( M,uV,. Jb-
Keltner, dealers in dishes, stoves, general hardware, roofing, doors
windows, paints, guns and sporting goods, and can be seen on exhibit
at their Btore onvMain street. .....
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, PRIZE NO. 10 7 . ? -t
i wwmuiiw iiewtrv., up-.o-aaw edition, bound
in fo!l.8heep; 2380 pages, 6000 illuftrationB, and with 25,000 new
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- . All Contestants will be paid for their Time
In addition to the prizes each and every contestant will receive a liberal
opmmlsslon, so that each one will be paid liberally for his or her time. Yoii
ean t ioae and If you work diligently and persistently you will doubtless make
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